TABLE I.
Specific Chemical Agents/Hazards by Module
| Module | Specific chemical agents/hazards/issues |
|---|---|
| Aerosolized medicationsa | Antibiotics amikacin, colistin and tobramycin; pentamidine; ribavirin |
| Antineoplastic drugs (compound) | Numerous specific chemotherapeutic agents |
| Antineoplastic drugs (administer) | Numerous specific chemotherapeutic agents |
| Chemical sterilants | Ethylene oxide, hydrogen peroxide gas plasma |
| High level disinfectants | Glutaraldehyde, orthophthaldehyde, peracetic acid, hydrogen peroxide |
| Surgical smokeb | Surgical smoke (generated by laser surgery or electrosurgeryc techniques) |
| Anesthetic gases | Desflurane, enflurane, halothane, sevoflurane, nitrous oxide |
| Core | Job-specificchemical, biological, physical agents; work-related injury, illness, exposure in past year; work organization (shift work, work hours, overtime, second job hours); physical job demands; hand hygiene practices; workplace violence and stress; seasonal influenza vaccination practices; health and safety perceptions; demographics |
a
Three submodules were developed, one each for aerosolized antibiotics, pentamidine, and ribavirin.
b
Two submodules were developed, one for laser surgery and one for electrosurgery.
c
Includes electrocautery, diathermy, and ultrasonic devices.